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Innisfree - Myeong-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 명동역)

Innisfree - Myeong-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 명동역)

1.1Km    2024-04-18

2F, 43, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Jungbu Market (서울중부시장)

Seoul Jungbu Market (서울중부시장)

1.1Km    2022-09-13

35, Eulji-ro 36-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-5617

At Jungbu Market, a wide assortment of dried food such as laver, seaweed, anchovies, yellow corbinas, squid, pollack, and dried filefish fillets are available at low prices. Known for both wholesale and retail sales, Jungbu Market offers goods at prices 20-30% lower than those found at other markets.

Each store only sells one or two types of seafood products, allowing for easy price comparison and top quality goods. Popular products include dried filefish fillets, laver, and Pollack. As of late, processed food has also started to make its way into the market.

Cheonggye Pharmacy - Cheonggyecheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (청계약국 청계천)

1.1Km    2024-04-17

14, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Aromind (아로마인드)

Aromind (아로마인드)

1.1Km    2024-01-30

19-7 Bukchon-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Aromind is a perfume workshop that offers a perfume-making experience with a professional perfumer in a quiet hanok building. Visitors can create their own one-of-a-kind perfume by choosing three out of 30 different scent options that change on a seasonal basis. A perfume one-day class is held for one to eight people for one to one and a half hours. The fee for the experience includes a 50 ml product and a 10 ml sample. They also offer the class in Korean with English interpretation when there non-Korean speaking participants. Aromind is the perfect place to create your own scent to associate your memory of Korea.

JDX - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (JDX 종로)

1.1Km    2024-04-19

1F, 236-1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Hanu Samgyeop (한우삼겹)

Hanu Samgyeop (한우삼겹)

1.1Km    2021-03-24

31, Myeongdong, 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-318-0028

You can enjoy freshly aged meat. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Converse - Myeong-dong Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컨버스명동중앙점)

Converse - Myeong-dong Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컨버스명동중앙점)

1.1Km    2024-07-01

3, Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Internet Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (인터넷안경)

1.1Km    2024-06-27

72, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Åland - Myeong-dong Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에어랜드 명동본점)

Åland - Myeong-dong Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에어랜드 명동본점)

1.1Km    2024-06-27

40, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Changdeokgung Palace Complex [UNESCO World Heritage Site] (창덕궁과 후원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Changdeokgung Palace Complex [UNESCO World Heritage Site] (창덕궁과 후원 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

1.1Km    2025-01-17

99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Changdeokgung Palace was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1405. It was the principal palace for many kings of the Joseon dynasty, and is the most well-preserved of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces. The palace grounds are comprised of a public palace area, a royal family residence building, and the rear garden. Known as a place of rest for the kings, the rear garden boasts a gigantic tree that is over 300 years old, a small pond and a pavilion.

The palace gained importance starting from the time of Seongjong, the 9th king of Joseon, when a number of kings began using it as a place of residence. Unfortunately, the palace was burned down by angry citizens in 1592 when the royal family fled their abode during the Imjin War. Thanks to Gwanghaegun, the palace was restored in 1611. Even today, it houses a number of cultural treasures, such as Injeongjeon Hall, Daejojeon Hall, Seonjeongjeon Hall, and Nakseonjae Hall.

Changdeokgung Palace’s garden behind the inner hall, called the "Secret Garden," was constructed during the reign of King Taejong and served as a rest area for the royal family members. The garden had formerly been called Bugwon and Geumwon, but was renamed Biwon Garden, or Secret Garden, after King Gojong came into power. The garden was kept as natural as possible and was touched by human hands only when absolutely necessary. Buyongjeong Pavilion, Buyongji Pond, Juhamnu Pavilion, Eosumun Gate, Yeonghwadang Hall, Bullomun Gate, Aeryeonjeong Pavilion, and Yeongyeongdang Hall are some of the many attractions that occupy the garden. The most beautiful time to see the garden is during the fall when the autumn foliage is at its peak and the leaves have just started to fall.

Though it has been treasured by Koreans for centuries, Changdeokgung Palace and its complex was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage site by the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Committee in December of 1997 during the committee meeting in Naples, Italy.